Theatre Practitioner - Orthopaedic Scrub - Circle Health Group

Circle Health Group; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Private Pension Scheme

Private Healthcare Scheme

Friends & Family Hospital Discounts

Family Friendly policies

Life insurance

Staff engagement hub & rewards

Wellbeing resources

Employee recognition programmes

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

Chaucer Hospital in Canterbury, part of Circle Health Group, is recruiting a Theatre Practitioner to join the Orthopaedic Scrub team on a full-time, 37.5 hour contract.

The role involves preparing instruments, maintaining sterility, assisting the surgical team and anaesthetist, and delivering post-operative care within a dynamic theatre environment. You will work flexibly to cover theatre lists and uphold infection control standards.

Qualifications

• Registered nurse or ODP with theatre scrub/anaesthetics/recovery experience or training.
• Understanding of infection control, manual handling and patient safety principles.
• Able to work under pressure and adapt to a dynamic theatre environment.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for multidisciplinary teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Prepare instruments and maintain sterility for surgical procedures.
• Assist surgical team and anaesthetist, monitor patient, manage positioning and discharge readiness.
• Set up operating theatres according to surgery type and patient needs.
• Check surgical and anaesthetic equipment and report faults.
• Work within a multidisciplinary team to ensure safe, efficient theatre lists.
• Contribute to a positive, respectful theatre environment.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Registered Nurse (NMC)

Operating Department Practitioner (HCPC)

Job description

Overview

Theatre Practitioner - Orthopaedic Scrub

Chaucer Hospital

37.5 Hours & Permanent

Salary: Up to £40,000.00 per year (depending on level of experience, training and qualification)

Chaucer Hospital in Canterbury is part of Circle Health Group, Britain's leading provider of independent healthcare with a nationwide network of hospitals & clinics, performing more complex surgery than any other private healthcare provider in the country.

We have an opportunity for a Theatre Practitioner to join their team of staff in the Theatres department. This is a full-time role for 37.5 hours a week. The role holder will be required to cover a flexible shift pattern.

Duties Of This Role Include

• Assist the surgical team by preparing instruments, maintaining sterility, anticipating surgeon needs, and ensuring equipment safety; support the Anaesthetist in equipment preparation, patient monitoring, airway management, and positioning; and provide post-operative care, monitoring vital signs, managing pain and nausea, and ensuring patient readiness for discharge.
• Adhere to infection prevention and control policies and procedures at all times.
• Set up operating theatres according to surgery type and specific patient requirements.
• Check all surgical and anaesthetic equipment prior to use and report faults immediately.
• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to achieve safe and efficient surgical lists
• Support and contribute to a positive, respectful, and efficient theatre environment.

Applicants Should Meet The Following Criteria

• Registered Nurse (NMC) or Operating Department Practitioner (HCPC).
• Experience or training in a theatre environment specialising in scrub, anaesthetics, or recovery.
• Understanding of infection control, manual handling, and patient safety principles.
• Ability to work under pressure, problem-solve, and respond quickly to changes in a dynamic environment.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Attention to detail, accuracy, and commitment to safe surgical practice.

Salary & Benefits

Circle Health Group is committed to offering competitive starting salaries and access to a wide range of employee benefits, including:

• 25 days holiday per year + bank holidays, increasing to 30 days with service
• Private Pension Scheme
• Private Healthcare Scheme for treatment at our hospitals, covering pre-existing medical conditions
• Friends & Family Hospital Discounts
• Family Friendly policies, including enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Adoption pay
• Non-contributory life insurance
• Staff engagement hub with access to discounts and extensive rewards and voluntary benefits
• Access to resources, tools and services to support your wellbeing
• Employee recognition programmes
• Industry leading training and development opportunities

…and much more!

Circle Health Group is committed to creating a diverse workforce offering inclusive opportunities for all our colleagues. Our definition of diversity goes beyond the established characteristics protected by the Equality Act, as we strive to attract candidates with diverse experiences, backgrounds, identities or expressions, skills, work styles… and more.

We’re passionate about creating an environment where our people can thrive, grow and develop professionally and personally. Our principles and values guide our colleagues to be selfless, compassionate, committed, collaborative, brave, agile, tenacious and creative and are at the core of our purpose and culture.

To find out more about the Circle Health Group Philosophy: https://careers.circlehealthgroup.co.uk/why-circle/our-philosoph